27603 ZIP Code, Raleigh, NC
27603 is a ZIP code in Raleigh, North Carolina in Wake County. It covers 51 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27529, 27606 and 27592. 53,972 people live here in 21,942 households, more than in 9 of every 10 North Carolina ZIP codes. At about 1,050 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (61% own). Median household income is $90,484, above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Raleigh, NC
- County: Wake County
- Land area: 51 sq mi
- Population: 53,972
- Median household income: $90,484
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 53,972 |
| Households | 21,942 |
| Median household income | $90,484 |
| Income per person | $50,497 |
| Median age | 35.6 |
| Homeowners | 61.4% |
| Median home value | $383,200 |
| Median rent | $1,547 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% |
| Broadband internet | 93.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 5.2% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 8.9% |
| $50–75K | 15.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.2% |
| $100–150K | 17.2% |
| $150–200K | 12.8% |
| $200K+ | 15.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.3% |
| 10–19 | 10.1% |
| 20–24 | 9.4% |
| 25–34 | 18.0% |
| 35–44 | 15.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 11.4% |
| 65–74 | 9.0% |
| 75+ | 4.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.3% |
| Owned outright | 14.9% |
| Rented | 34.4% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 57.6% |
| Townhome | 7.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.1% |
| 5–19 units | 8.7% |
| 20+ units | 17.3% |
| Mobile / other | 6.0% |
Businesses in 27603
1,853 business establishments with 26,039 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 280
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 280
- Retail Trade: 219
- Accommodation and Food Services: 186
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 173
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 118
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 115
- Wholesale Trade: 103
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 27529 — Garner town, NC (4.5 mi)
- 27606 — Raleigh city, NC (6.4 mi)
- 27592 — Fuquay-Varina town, NC (7.5 mi)
- 27601 — Raleigh city, NC (7.6 mi)
- 27518 — Cary town, NC (8.1 mi)
- 27697 — Raleigh city, NC (8.1 mi)
- 27610 — Raleigh city, NC (8.2 mi)
- 27695 — Raleigh city, NC (8.5 mi)
Areas that include 27603
- Raleigh, NC ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Garner, NC ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Wake County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 10 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wake County
- No. 11 of 35: lowest median age in Wake County
- No. 5 of 15: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Raleigh, NC
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ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27603, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27603 in?
- 27603 is a Raleigh, NC mailing address. By land area, 14% lies inside Raleigh, 6% lies inside Garner and 2% lies inside Fuquay-Varina; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 27603 in?
- 27603 is in Wake County.
- What is the population of 27603?
- About 53,972 people (±2,842), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 54,616.
- What is the median household income in 27603?
- $90,484 (±$3,970), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 27603?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27603 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27603?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27529 (4.5 mi, Garner), 27606 (6.4 mi, Raleigh), 27592 (7.5 mi, Fuquay-Varina), 27601 (7.6 mi, Raleigh), 27518 (8.1 mi, Cary) and 27697 (8.1 mi, Raleigh).
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